5922 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356

$1,885,000

Property Type: Residential Income Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,111 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,600 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,885,000 List Date: 2/01/2023 Last Modified: 10/13/2025

Overview

Description

RARE opportunity to own TWO single-story homes on one flat half-acre parcel in the coveted Melody Acres neighborhood of Tarzana. Situated behind a private gate, this unique property offers TWO custom built homes as follows: the front house consists of 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 3,111 square feet and the back house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with approximately 2,000 square feet. There is a third room with a separate entrance over the detached two-car garage plus a .75 bath. The authentic patina of the front Hacienda-style home is reminiscent of another era with a private courtyard, fountain and multiple French doors bringing lots of natural light inside. Upon entering the expansive open floor plan, you will experience the vaulted beamed natural wood ceiling and large chef's open kitchen with center island that has bar seating. Included is a Viking gas cooktop, Jenn-air oven, convection oven, microwave and built-in subzero refrigerator, granite and quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, ... (Read more) RARE opportunity to own TWO single-story homes on one flat half-acre parcel in the coveted Melody Acres neighborhood of Tarzana. Situated behind a private gate, this unique property offers TWO custom built homes as follows: the front house consists of 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 3,111 square feet and the back house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with approximately 2,000 square feet. There is a third room with a separate entrance over the detached two-car garage plus a .75 bath. The authentic patina of the front Hacienda-style home is reminiscent of another era with a private courtyard, fountain and multiple French doors bringing lots of natural light inside. Upon entering the expansive open floor plan, you will experience the vaulted beamed natural wood ceiling and large chef's open kitchen with center island that has bar seating. Included is a Viking gas cooktop, Jenn-air oven, convection oven, microwave and built-in subzero refrigerator, granite and quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, skylight and window overlooking the huge covered patio. Inside, the dining area has a massive wall of cabinets with a built-in buffet which is perfect for large scale entertaining or holidays with family and friends. The kitchen area opens onto a large family room with arched wood-burning fireplace and raised hearth. Adjacent to the family room is a spacious wetbar plus refrigerator and wine/coffee nook. The formal living room has wood floors and French doors opening onto the courtyard. The master suite has dual walk-in closets and enormouse spa-like bathroom with dual vanities and separate shower/tub. All bedrooms have ensuite baths. The back house was custom designed and built to accomodate aging parents and all door openings were made wide enough to accomodate a wheel chair. The back house consists of approximately 2,000 square feet with a large master suite and second bedroom suite. There is a north/south pickle ball/sports court fully fenced and lighted at the rear of the property. Tremendous private yard and tranquil outdoor setting with pool/spa, fountains and citrus trees. Newer dual HVAC system on front house and furnace on the back house. New electric front motor gate. Smart home features....Conveniently located near The Village, Warner Center, trendy restaurants, Topanga shopping malls, 101 freeway and Universal Studios...And with the high price of eggs, who wouldn't also love their own chicken coop too?...Country living with all the conveniences of the city....A rare chance and incredible value that demands attention!

Listing Details MLS# 223000348

General Property Information

# Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - 1/2: Yes
Baths - Total: 4
Approx SqFt: 3111
Lot Acres: 0.5
Lot SqFt: 21600
Year Built: 1955
Common Walls: No

Property Features

Land Lease Type: Fee Simple Special Conditions: Standard Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan; Conventional Possession: Close of Escrow Lot Description: Automatic Gate; Back Yard; Fenced; Fenced Yard; Fully Fenced; Lawn; Lot-Level/Flat; Paved; Street Public Other Property Features: High Ceilings 9+ Ft; Slab Other Structures: Guest House/Casita Disclosures: CC & R; None Building Style: Hacienda; Spanish Levels: One Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps Appliances: Dishwasher; Garbage Disposal; Refrigerator Cooking Appliances: Cooktop - Gas; Microwave; Oven Kitchen Features: Granite Counters; Quartz Counters; Skylight(s) Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms; All Bedrooms Down; Ground Floor Master; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Master; Master Bedroom; Master Retreat; Master Suite Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s); Linen Closet; Powder Room; Shower Stall; Tile Doors: French Doors Exterior Construction: Stucco; Wood Foundation: Concrete Slab; Raised Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood; Pavers; Wood/Wood Like Cooling Type: Central A/C; Dual Pool Construction: In Ground Spa Construction: Gunite; In Ground Spa Description: Private Spa Heating Type: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Family Room Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth Fireplace Fuel: Wood Rooms: Bonus Room; Den; Entry; Family Room; Great Room; Guest Room; In-Law Suite; Living Room; Loft; Master Bedroom; Office; Retreat; Utility; Walk-In Closet Interior Features: Bar; Beamed Ceiling(s); Built-Ins; Cathedral Ceiling(s); High Ceilings; Open Floor Plan; Sump Pump; Track Lighting; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar Laundry Locations: In Garage; Laundry Area Disability Access: Disability Access; Wheelchair Adaptable Windows: Skylight(s) Roofing: Composition Patio Features: Concrete Slab; Slab Playing Courts: North/South; Paddle; Sport Court Private Sewer: Public Sewer Water: District/Public Water Heater Feature: None Parking Type: Garage; Garage - 1 Door; Garage Attached; Parking for Guests Parking Features: Concrete; Driveway; Driveway Gate; Gated Financing: Cash to Loan Sold Terms: Standard Sale

Listing Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2023-01-22
Listing Price: 1975000
Street #: 5922
Street Name: Melvin
Suffix: Avenue
County: Los Angeles
State/Province: CA
Zip Code: 91356
APN/Tax ID: 2153027014
Area: TAR - Tarzana
Subdivision/Tract Code: Not Applicable
Country: US

Listing Info

Total # of Units in Complex: 2
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Info

View: No
Dwelling Total Floors: Yes
Pool: Yes
Spa: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Senior Community: No

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2023-03-01
Closed Date: 2023-03-10
Closed Price: 1885000
Sold Price/SqFt: 605.91

More Information

HOA 1 Information

HOA: No

Closing Comments

Concessions Comments: Original sale price $1,925,000. Sale price adjusted after inspections.

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2023-01-26
List Price/SqFt: 634.84
Zip + 4: 1022

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: Yes

Special Conditions

Standard: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Cash to New Loan: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Bedroom Features

2 Master Bedrooms: Yes
All Bedrooms Down: Yes
Ground Floor Master: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Master: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Master Retreat: Yes
Master Suite: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Lot Description

Automatic Gate: Yes
Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes
Fenced Yard: Yes
Fully Fenced: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Lot-Level/Flat: Yes
Paved: Yes
Street Public: Yes

Financing

Cash to Loan: Yes

Other Property Features

High Ceilings 9+ Ft: Yes
Slab: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House/Casita: Yes

Disclosures

CC & R: Yes
None: Yes

Building Style

Hacienda: Yes
Spanish: Yes

Laundry Locations

In Garage: Yes
Laundry Area: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Entry Location

Ground Level - No Steps: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Garbage Disposal: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Cooking Appliances

Cooktop - Gas: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Kitchen Features

Granite Counters: Yes
Quartz Counters: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes

Bathroom Features

Double Vanity(s): Yes
Linen Closet: Yes
Powder Room: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes
Tile: Yes

Doors

French Doors: Yes

Sold Terms

Standard Sale: Yes

Exterior Construction

Stucco: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Slab: Yes
Raised: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Pavers: Yes
Wood/Wood Like: Yes

Cooling Type

Central A/C: Yes
Dual: Yes

Pool Construction

In Ground: Yes

Spa Construction

Gunite: Yes
In Ground: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Spa Description

Private Spa: Yes

Water

District/Public: Yes

Heating Type

Forced Air: Yes

Heating Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Fireplace Location

Family Room: Yes

Fireplace Features

Raised Hearth: Yes

Fireplace Fuel

Wood: Yes

Rooms

Bonus Room: Yes
Den: Yes
Entry: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Guest Room: Yes
In-Law Suite: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Loft: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes
Retreat: Yes
Utility: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes

Interior Features

Bar: Yes
Beamed Ceiling(s): Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Open Floor Plan: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Track Lighting: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Disability Access

Disability Access: Yes
Wheelchair Adaptable: Yes

Windows

Skylight(s): Yes

Patio Features

Concrete Slab: Yes
Slab: Yes

Playing Courts

North/South: Yes
Paddle: Yes
Sport Court Private: Yes

Water Heater Feature

None: Yes

Parking Spaces/Information

Total Garage Spaces: 2

Parking Type

Garage: Yes
Garage - 1 Door: Yes
Garage Attached: Yes
Parking for Guests: Yes

Parking Features

Concrete: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Driveway Gate: Yes
Gated: Yes

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing Agent: Tamara Campbell | Tamara@TamaraCampbell.com

Agent Email: Tamara@TamaraCampbell.com

Last Updated: October - 13 - 2025

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